Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Anna Gabriella Casalme. She's the founder and CEO of Novelly a reading app for young change makers that uses compelling and relevant stories as a starting point for dialogue, community and civic action. Anna is dedicated to creating a genuinely youth driven civic engagement experience. She brings over five years of background at the intersection of child health and wellbeing, design thinking and technology. She's previously worked at AltaMed health services, the California planned Parenthood education fund and the school-based health Alliance. She completed her master's in childhood studies from the University of Edinburgh and received her bachelor's in human biology and interdisciplinary honors and education from Stanford University. Today, we're talking about how reading helps facilitate difficult conversations and how it empowers young people plus so much more.This episode is made possible by Ritual. Order your first bottle with free shipping by visiting hippiehavenpodcasts.com/ritual.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 200 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. Follow along on Instagram - @hippie.ceo & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentialsShop zero waste home goods at www.hippiehavenshop.comRead this podcast transcript at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com/096